Nigel Farage reported to standards watchdog over ‘crypto lobbying’ Commissioner asked to investigate Reform UK leader after private meeting with Bank of England governor The Guardian - UK · Jul 2
SpaceX's First Full Week, FOMC and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets face a complex week as SpaceX begins its first full trading week following Friday's historic IPO, creating ongoing capital flow dynamics and liquidity pressures that could amplify volatility across broader equity markets. Barchart · Jun 14
3 Industrial Stocks That Just Crushed Earnings W.W. Grainger, Rockwell Automation, and Powell Industries each posted notable quarter earnings results, with GWW and ROK beating estimates and raising full-year sales guidance. MarketBeat · May 13
Dollar Gains on Three Hawkish FOMC Dissents The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.27%. Wednesday’s better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders supported gains in the dollar. Also, Wednesday’s +6% jump in crude oil prices increases inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and a... Barchart · Apr 29
Stocks Mixed After Divided Fed Holds Rates Steady The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.28%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 29
Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Raise Inflation Concerns The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.15%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 29
Mega-Cap Earnings, FOMC and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets enter a pivotal week with key Mega-Cap earnings and Fed policy the main tings to watch along with any news from Iran. Barchart · Apr 26
S&P 500 and Nasdaq Post Record Highs on Tech Stock Strength and Iran Diplomacy The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday closed up +0.80%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -0.16%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.95%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +0.72%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 24
Stocks Rise on Intel’s Earnings and Possible Resumption of Iran Peace Talks The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.41%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.33%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +1.36%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.38%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 24
Stocks Rally on a Push for Diplomacy to End US-Iran War The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Tuesday closed up +1.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.66%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +1.81%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) rose +1.18%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 14
Stocks Rally on US-Iran Peace Hopes and Cooler PPI Growth The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.77%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.59%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.98%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.73%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 14
Stocks Climb on US-Iran Peace Talk Optimism and a Favorable PPI Report The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.13%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.76%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are up +0.49%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Apr 14
Stocks Pressured by Economic Fallout from Iran War The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed down -0.39%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.11%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.78%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) fell -0.43%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Mar 30
Iran, Oil Prices and Other Key Things to Watch this Week Markets enter a huge week as the final days of March bring an explosive convergence of catalysts including Friday's jobs report, Q1 vehicle production and delivery numbers from Tesla (TSLA), Rivian (RIVN), and major Chinese EV makers, and escalating Iran war concerns as President Trump's 10-day warning window approaches. Barchart · Mar 29
Barchart · Mar 18 Stocks Sharply Lower on Iran War and Hawkish Powell The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -1.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed down -1.63%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -1.43%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -1.42%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · Mar 18 Fed leaves rates unchanged as Powell vows to stay on through DOJ probe One Fed official dissented in favor of a quarter-point cut
Barchart · Mar 18 Dollar Gains on Weak Stocks and Hawkish Fed The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Wednesday rose by +0.51%. The dollar recovered from early losses today and turned higher after US Feb producer prices rose more than expected, a hawkish factor for Fed policy. Also, signs of escalation in the Iran war knocked stocks lower and boosted liquidity demand...
Reason · Mar 11 Can the Government Ban You from Telling the Truth? Mark Chenoweth discusses the SEC’s gag rule, the power of the administrative state, and the legal battle over whether regulators can silence their critics.
Barchart · Mar 6 Will the Iran War Trigger a 2025-Like Rally in Netflix Stock? As Netflix walks away from the Warner Bros. deal and the war in Iran heats up, NFLX stock could see some significant price action.
The Guardian - US · Feb 11 US added 130,000 jobs in January, surpassing expectations as 2025 growth is slashed Unemployment rate was 4.3% in January with gains 13,000 less than the 143,000 jobs added a year ago, report shows
AAP · Feb 3 Tech companies campaign to bring SXSW back to Australia Brisbane might have secured the Olympic Games but a grassroots campaign is asking the state government to consider adopting another big event.
Barchart · Jan 28 Stocks Finish Mixed as Fed Keeps Interest Rates Steady The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Wednesday closed down -0.01%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +0.32%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) fell -0.01%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jan 28 Dollar Gains as FOMC Holds Interest Rates Steady The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.29% on Wednesday, rebounding from Tuesday's nearly 4-year low. The weakness in the yen supported gains in the dollar on Wednesday after Treasury Secretary Bessent said the US "absolutely not" intervening in the currency market to support the yen. The dollar maintained its...
Barchart · Jan 28 Stocks Supported by Solid Tech Earnings The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is up +0.03%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up +0.02%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.43%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are up +0.02%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
Barchart · Jan 27 Why are U.S. Bonds and Interest Rates Stuck in Neutral in Early 2026? The U.S. long bond futures and the TLT ETF have remained within their trading ranges since the October 2023 low. While short-term rates have declined, longer-term interest rates remain elevated in late January 2026.